Just the arrangement of the order of the audience, Zhou Shixian and Emperor Chongzhen intensified the contradiction between the Xungui Group and the Civil Service Group. When the two groups met in the Huai'an City Government Office, more than a dozen people from the Xungui Group who had just resigned were arrogant.

They looked like they were already better than the civil servants who had just come in. Some even showed off loudly:

"Now that the country is in crisis, the Holy One attaches great importance to us warriors. After returning this time, we must reorganize the capital camp and not let the Holy One down. In the future, when the country is restored, we will all be first-rate heroes. These days, swords, guns and sticks are as good as pens.

It’s much more useful.”

After hearing this, the other distinguished nobles also laughed loudly and responded one after another. Several civil servants were so angry that their faces were livid.

The second batch of ministers who came to the audience were divided into two groups according to the difference between the six ministries and the Kedao. They were led by Shi Kefa, the official minister of the Ministry of War, Li Banghua, the imperial censor, and Ni Yuanlu, the official minister of the Ministry of Revenue. They had been standing outside waiting for a long time.

, we had to wait until Wang Chengen announced the decree before he could have an audience with Emperor Chongzhen.

These complicated rituals and procedures were also an important factor in enhancing the authority of Emperor Chongzhen. This is how the so-called authority, hierarchy and mystery came about.

Many ministers in Nanjing are old acquaintances of Li Banghua and Ni Yuanlu, so it is naturally most appropriate for them to coordinate.

However, under such a situation, it would be a bit embarrassing for old friends to meet each other.

In accordance with Emperor Chongzhen's order, Li Banghua and Ni Yuanlu announced to these civil servants the treasonous behavior of Lu Jiude, Ma Huabao, Wang Hui and others, as well as the results of their treatment, and gave them another warning before meeting the emperor.

Everyone naturally knew that these two ministers who had traveled thousands of miles would definitely fly into the sky as Chongzhen regained control of Longting. They originally wanted to curry favor with him, but at this time, after hearing such a bolt from the blue, these officials were all

He was stunned and stunned.

Especially the officials of the Six Ministries of Nanjing, the Ming Dynasty also used culture to suppress military affairs. Many of them were in charge of military affairs, or had finances related to the army, and were inextricably linked to the local area.

If those officials are impeached by then, I'm afraid things won't be simple.

The guesses of these officials from the six ministries were also good. After the officials from the Department of Science and Technology heard about this incident, their reaction was different from theirs. They were not directly responsible for such things, but who should be impeached and who should be impeached?

If you pull it off, it's worth considering carefully.

It can only be said that no matter in history or today, the officials of the Southern Ming Dynasty's small court are constantly fighting among themselves and party members, constantly consuming their own strength.

However, for these people, some people have long thought of the King Fu behind Lu Jiude.

But if this is the case, the implications of the matter will be great, and a bloody storm may be inevitable. Especially when everyone thought that Chongzhen died, there were still many people in the court who wanted to support King Fu.

Before these people could think too much, Wang Chengen had already walked out and delivered the decree: "The Holy Father has spoken his word, and the officials from the six ministries have come to see him!"

Upon hearing this, the officials of the Sixth Ministry quickly stood up straight, quickly straightened their clothes, and then filed out.

They saw the quasi-consort standing beside Emperor Chongzhen at the door of the government office lobby.

It was the first time for these Nanjing officials to see this young and handsome prince-in-law, and they couldn't help but be a little surprised.

The prince-in-law looks so young, but he has done something that no one in the world can do. A team of only a few hundred people traveled more than 2,000 miles across mountains and rivers. Instead of having fewer people, there were thousands more people. It was simply miraculous.

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If nothing else, they were impressed by the composure shown by Zhou Shixian standing there.

As these officials entered the lobby, Wang Chengen immediately shouted: "Officials from the six ministries are here to meet you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, more than a dozen officials headed by Shi Kefa knelt down in order and bowed to Emperor Chongzhen as a monarch and his ministers.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Just like those nobles just now, the shouts of these civil servants were mixed with very obvious whimpering sounds.

Although, just a few days ago, they were still discussing passionately about supporting King Lu.

"Get flat!"

Although Chongzhen was filled with emotions in his heart, he forced himself to appear calm and composed in front of these ministers.

After all, unlike those nobles who grew up in Nanjing, these civil servants basically failed in the political struggle in the capital, or violated certain taboos and were demoted to Nanjing. Chongzhen and them were all old acquaintances.

"The country is in such a difficult situation, but it is so rare for our monarch and his ministers to still see each other!"

Chongzhen said with a wry smile, he originally wanted to show off his majesty, but the hardships along the way, and now seeing these familiar ministers, even Chongzhen's more than ten years of emperor's Qi cultivation skills were inevitably broken.

Seeing this, Lu Daqi quickly seized the opportunity, got out of the queue and knelt back.

As the Minister of War in Nanjing, his power is second only to Shi Kefa's, and his responsibilities are also the same. Therefore, when Shi Kefa led his troops north to King Qin, if Lu Jiude and Ma Huabao mobilized private troops, he would definitely not be able to escape.

"Your Majesty, I deserve to die."

Lu Daqi even said with tears in his eyes: "It was because of my negligence in guarding that I gave Lu Ma an opportunity to take advantage of the two traitors, so that I was frightened. My sin is unforgivable. Please punish me. No matter what kind of punishment, I will punish you."

Willingly."

Lu Daqi was still sensible. At least he had the right attitude. He took the blame first and showed an attitude of admitting his mistake. Then it would be up to him to see how Emperor Chongzhen would react.

Zhou Shixian looked at the trembling and sweaty ministers in front of him, and smiled proudly in his heart. This meant that he and Chongzhen had made the right choice. These so-called ministers have lost their minds. They dare not act arrogantly now, and they will never dare to be presumptuous in the future.

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As long as you are obedient and the state machine can run smoothly, there will still be a chance.

Moreover, these guys, whether they were originally pro-Fu or pro-Lu, privately or even publicly, had made many remarks that could be beheaded.

In other words, if Chongzhen wanted to punish them and investigate these big and small things, they would have to admit it.

It should be noted that if some things, especially big or small things, are really investigated, even a thousand-pound scale will not be able to hold it up.

After all, although Emperor Chongzhen was not good at governing the country, he was famous for killing his own people. As long as you made a mistake, you could be killed.

In the past seventeen years, Chongzhen had killed seven ministers of the Ministry of War and twelve governors in the capital.

Now that he has arrived in Nanjing, it is hard to say how many people will die.

However, after experiencing so many things, traveling south for more than two thousand miles and nearly a month, Chongzhen, who had stayed in the Forbidden City for more than ten years, seemed to have changed a lot after seeing the real world.

Moreover, in the current situation, even if Emperor Chongzhen wanted to stabilize the situation and people's hearts, he no longer struggled with the reason for "Luma's robbery". He immediately comforted:

"Shi Kefa and Lu Zhenfei are already investigating this matter. It is because these two rebellious officials and traitors are crazy and has nothing to do with anyone else. You don't have to blame yourself. But you also need to be vigilant and be on guard to avoid repeating the same mistakes. This kind of thing will never be allowed to happen again.

Already."

"I obey your Majesty's will!"

Lu Daqi immediately bowed to him, and everyone else on the side also breathed a sigh of relief. If the Holy Emperor didn't pursue it, then this matter would be over.

However, this also made these originally frightened ministers curious.

After all, the former Chongzhen was not such a kind person, he could even be said to be mean, and he was also erratic - he had great trust in some people and often forgave him, but he was extremely bitter towards some people.

And all of them knew in their hearts that if this case was pursued vigorously, I am afraid that it would eventually put everyone in danger, and even paralyze the entire Nanjing court because of the inextricable connections between the officials. That would be a big problem.

"Okay, let's not discuss this matter anymore. The current situation is the time for our monarchs and ministers to work together as one. Don't let a few rebellious ministers and traitors disturb our minds."

Chongzhen smiled slightly, but looked extremely majestic, and then said graciously: "From now on, all ministries, colleges, prefectures, and temples in Nanjing must take action. Since I have already come, the two Nanjing people in front of each ministry, college, prefecture, and temple

The word "can be removed". I will work out the specific personnel adjustments in a few days."

"I thank you for Your Majesty's grace. Long live, long live, long live my emperor!"

More than a dozen ministers knelt on the ground, kowtowing and thanking each other. They were overjoyed. They had finally become serious officials of the Six Ministries.

For all officials in Nanjing, this is a great grace.

Chongzhen had been the emperor for so many years, and he had already mastered the method of using both kindness and power. He knew whether to pursue or not to pursue, rewards and punishments, and these officials were all treated obediently.

Moreover, the personnel adjustment will be drafted later, but its weight will be too heavy.

Naturally, they can think of Li Banghua and Ni Yuanlu, but how others will adjust depends on their performance today.

At this thought, the flattery of these dozen officials became more obvious, and they all worked hard to fight for their own future.
Chapter completed!